Nick Sortor Attacked by Protesters — Then Detained by Police

Nick Sortor and Cam Higby were surrounded by anti‑ICE protesters in Minneapolis during a January 2026 demonstration that spiraled into violence.
Sortor’s Jeep was spray‑painted, windows smashed, and the crowd hurled frozen water bottles while shouting death threats.
Video shows graffiti like “BITCH” scrawled across the vehicle and shattered glass as Sortor tries to escape the mob.
Despite being the ones attacked, Eagan police briefly detained Sortor and Higby — after protesters called 911 and accused them of vehicular assault.
Sortor says he had no choice but to drive through the crowd to avoid serious harm.
The incident highlights the chaos surrounding recent ICE protests, sparked by a fatal police shooting days earlier.
Supporters praise Sortor’s on‑scene reporting, while critics circulate footage claiming he punched a female protester — fueling both sides of the narrative war.